“I am humbled that the people of Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District have once again put their faith in me to serve as their Representative in the 113th Congress," Marino said. "Over the past two years I have fought to cut spending, decrease the size and scope of Washington and keep taxes low in order to create jobs and grow the economy. I will continue to carry the voice of the people of the 10th district to Washington and support real solutions to ensure a brighter future for all Americans.”

Marino’s new 10th District includes Perry County among its 15 counties.

Gerlach was sworn into his sixth term in Congress, assuming jurisdiction of the 6th Congressional District, which covers part of eastern Lebanon County and Philadelphia suburbs.

“I am extremely honored by the trust that the residents of the 6th District have placed in me and look forward to continue working tirelessly on their behalf while voting on legislation in Washington and providing constituent service throughout every community I represent,” he said.

Freshman congressman Scott Perry also was sworn in Thursday. An Iraq war veteran, Perry will represent the 4th Congressional District, which includes Harrisburg, the West Shore and all of York and Adams counties.

View full sizeScott Perry hold his daughter, Mattea, in front of the US Capitol before his swearing in.Mark Pynes, The Patriot-News

A member of the House Ways & Means Committee, Gerlach said he would work to modernize and simplify the country’s tax system.

“The tax code has grown too large and too complex and is truly hampering the ability of businesses to grow and hire,” he said.

Gerlach vowed to renew focus on “wasteful Washington spending and skyrocketing debt,” including eliminating an estimated $50 billion per year in, what he called, improper Medicare payments.

“That’s why I will continue working on a common sense, bipartisan plan to use the latest technology to develop a modern Medicare smart card. Besides cutting waste, implementing a Medicare smart card would ensure resources are spent providing treatment and care seniors have earned,” Gerlach said.

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